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Ekuale tore his ACL during the Steelers' 35-25 loss to the Packers on Sunday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Ekuale sustained the injury in the first quarter, and further tests revealed a torn ACL that will sideline the veteran defensive tackle for the rest of the 2025 season and could impact his availability for the start of the 2026 campaign. The Steelers could look to add depth to their defensive line via trade, free agency, the waiver wire or the practice squad, but rookie fifth-rounder Yahya Black could also see a significant uptick in defensive snaps. Ekuale will finish the 2025 regular season with six tackles (four solo) and one pass defense over seven games.

The Commanders cut Chosen from the practice squad Monday.

Chosen was elevated to the Commanders' active roster for their Week 7 clash against the Cowboys, when he caught all four of his targets for 36 yards while playing 33 of 67 offensive snaps. However, his services are no longer needed as Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) and Deebo Samuel (heel) have both been cleared to return from their respective injuries and play in Monday's road game against the Chiefs. Given Chosen's play in Week 7, the veteran wide receiver should garner interest from teams looking for pass-catching depth on the active roster or practice squad.

Bears head coach Ben Johnson said Monday that Zaccheaus (knee) is day-to-day, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Zaccheaus is recovering from a knee injury sustained during Chicago's 30-16 loss to the Ravens in Week 8, in the wake of which rookie wideout Luther Burden also is in the concussion protocol. Versus Baltimore, Zaccheaus secured all seven of his targets for 33 yards and rushed once for four yards. Zaccheaus could be an interesting pivot option for fantasy purposes, especially in PPR leagues, if he's able to suit up on the road against Cincinnati on Sunday and Burden is sidelined.

Head coach Raheem Morris said Monday that Bates is considered day-to-day due to an ankle injury that he sustained against the Dolphins on Sunday, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Bates was officially ruled out early in the fourth quarter of this past Sunday's loss, finishing with six tackles (two solo) while playing 58 defensive snaps. The good news for Bates is that he has avoided a serious injury, but he is in jeopardy of being sidelined for the Falcons' Week 9 clash against the Patriots this Sunday. Jordan Fuller would likely step into a starting role alongside rookie third-rounder Xavier Watts if Bates were to miss time.

Head coach Dan Campbell said Monday that the Lions plan to open the 21-day practice window for Rodriguez (knee) to return from the reserve/PUP list, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.

Rodriguez is in the final stages of his recovery from a torn right ACL that he sustained in Week 13 of the 2024 season. However, he would likely stay on the PUP list until he's able to log full practices. Rodriguez's practice participation over the coming week will determine whether the Lions activate him ahead of Sunday's NFC North clash against the Vikings.

The Lions plan on opening Thomas' (forearm) 21-day practice window to return from injured reserve Tuesday, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.

Thomas underwent surgery to repair a broken forearm that he sustained during the Lions' Week 3 win over the Ravens, which prompted his placement on injured reserve. The 2020 fifth-rounder has had five weeks to recover and will be cleared to practice once he is designated to return from IR by the Lions. That gives Thomas a chance to be activated from IR ahead of Detroit's Week 9 clash against Minnesota on Sunday. He mostly served in a special-teams role when healthy, though he could see an increased role in the secondary if Kerby Joseph (knee) misses time.

Head coach Dan Campbell said Monday that Arnold (shoulder) will return to padded practice Tuesday, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.

Arnold missed the Lions' two games prior to the Week 8 bye due to a shoulder injury that he aggravated in Week 5 against the Bengals. His return to practice is a positive sign in his recovery, but Arnold's practice participation over the coming week provide clarity on his chances of playing against the Vikings on Sunday. The Lions' secondary is dealing with multiple injuries, including Rock Ya-Sin (lower body), Avonte Maddox (hamstring) and Kerby Joseph (knee).

Krull underwent surgery to repair the the fractured fifth metatarsal in his left foot Monday and is expected to be out for eight weeks, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

Krull broke his left foot in early October, which prompted his placement on injured reserve. The eight-week timeline puts the 27-year-old tight end on pace to return by the end of the regular season or for the start of the postseason, should the Broncos qualify. With Krull on IR and Nate Adkins sustaining a knee injury during Denver's Week 8 win over Dallas, Evan Engram and Adam Trautman are the only healthy tight ends on the Broncos' active roster.

Hill (ankle) is listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Hill did not practice in any capacity en route to being ruled out for Miami's win over the Falcons in Week 8, and he now appears to be trending in the wrong direction for Week 9, given the short turnaround facing the Dolphins ahead of Thursday's home matchup against the Ravens. For any chance of suiting up for Thursday Night Football, Hill will need to resume handling at least limited reps Tuesday and/or Wednesday. With Darren Waller (pectoral) on IR, Tanner Conner and Greg Dulcich will dominate reps at tight end again if Hill is unable to go.

Head coach Zac Taylor relayed Monday that Hendrickson is considered "day-to-day" due to a hip injury that he aggravated during the Bengals' 39-38 loss to the Jets on Sunday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Hendrickson was seen limping to the locker room during halftime of Sunday's contest and was ruled out for the second half, which ended his day with one solo tackle on 23 defensive snaps. His practice participation over the coming week will be closely monitored by medical staff as he works through his injury, and he is in jeopardy of being sidelined for the Bengals' Week 9 clash against the Bears this Sunday. Myles Murphy saw a significant increase in defensive snaps in Week 8, and he would be in line for a larger role in Week 9 if Hendrickson is on a snap count or ruled out.